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Equipment for engaging a safety braking device for a lift cage

US7128189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2003
Grant dateOct 31, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B5/18
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tripping device for engaging an elevator lift cage safety brake has actuating levers arranged at a rotary axle for engaging safety brake wedges of the safety braking device. Each actuating lever has a longitudinal slot matched to the diameter of the rotary axle, wherein the actuating lever is freely movable in the direction of the rotary axle and in the direction of the length of the actuating lever. A torsion spring fixes the actuating lever about the rotary axle. One spring end presses the actuating lever downwardly, wherein the movement of the actuating lever is limited by a lower abutment. The other spring end is detachably connected to a support. An upper abutment limits the movement of the actuating lever upwardly. The lower abutment and the upper abutment are each held at a respective end of a T-shaped shackle, wherein the shackle is fixedly connected to the rotary axle. The freely movable actuating levers facilitate access to the safety brake wedges of the safety braking device and prevent erroneous tripping.

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